Hustle Northwest

Behind the Wine with @WillametteValleyWine-ep 43

This week we’re hanging out with Lucy Bellville—aka @WillametteValleyWine. From DDing her parents’ wine tours as a teen to becoming a content creator at Ken Wright Cellars, Lucy’s got deep roots in Oregon wine. We talk about wine culture, favorite tasting rooms, how to start building your palate, and why the Willamette Valley is becoming Napa’s cooler, more laid-back cousin. Plus: wine clubs, canned wines, grape stomping, and tips for planning your own tour through the valley. 🎧 Streaming now on all podcast platforms! #WillametteValley #OregonWine #WillametteValleyWine #WineTastingOregon #PNWWine #OregonWineries #DrinkLocal #WinePodcast #SupportSmallWineries #McMinnvilleOregon #PinotNoir

How Salem’s hottest new bistro & bar (CLINK!) is taking shape! | ep 42

How Salem’s hottest new bistro & bar is taking shape! We sat down with Sheena Nash, the woman behind Clink!, to talk design, building her dream team, and what it means to launch a woman-owned business in the heart of Salem, Oregon. If you’re excited about what’s coming to the local scene—this episode is for you.

Blades for a Cause: How One Man’s Hobby Raised $200K for Oregon Schools — Leon Adams; Adams Knives | ep 41

In this episode of Hustle Northwest, Carrie introduces a very special guest — her dad, Leon Adams — a knife maker with a passion for giving back. Since 2009, Leon has handcrafted over 115 custom knives, not for profit, but to help Oregon schools and communities, raising close to $200,000 through auctions. We talk about: * The first time he made a knife… and how it “wasn’t ugly, just rustic.” * How a school auction changed everything. * The insane story of a couple bidding against each other on the same knife. * What it takes (and how long it takes) to make one of his knives. * The dangers of knife-making (yep, it gets a little bloody). * Why he refuses to sell his knives — and how they’ve become trophies for school auctions across the country. From making knives with a Maytag motor to handcrafting one-of-a-kind blades from giraffe bone and elk antler, this episode is all heart. Leon shows us what happens when your passion becomes purpose. 👋 Know a school or fundraiser that might benefit from Leon’s work? You can reach him directly at leonlnadams@aol.com or give him a call at (503) 551-3913.

Cider Rebellion – How Two Towns Is Redefining the Game

These guys didn’t set out to make another sugary cider for the brunch crowd. They set out to reclaim cider’s seat at the table—next to the best craft beers and wines in the Northwest. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Two Towns Ciderhouse out of Corvallis, Oregon. What started as three dudes with backgrounds in fermentation, finance, and design turned into one of the biggest cider producers in the Northwest—with over 100 employees, multiple facilities, and shelves packed in 15+ states. We talk about: • 🍎 Why cider isn’t just fizzy apple juice • 🚀 How they went from hobby to award-winning powerhouse • 🔥 The weird, wild world of apples (and how each seed creates a brand-new variety) • 🧪 Their take on fermentation, whole fruit, and bringing traditional techniques back from the dead • 👀 What’s next for cider in Oregon—and why you should definitely hit up their Harvest Party From European-style funk to crisp, acid-driven crushables, Two Towns isn’t playing by the old cider rules. This is a story about risk, craft, and why sometimes it takes three different brains to flip an industry on its head. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to: • 🔔 Follow us on Instagram @hustlenorthwest for behind-the-scenes clips. • 🎙️ Subscribe to Hustle Northwest on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. • 🍏 Learn more about Two Towns at twotownsciderhouse.com [https://twotownsciderhouse.com]

Sippin on Success - with FLOSO dirty sodas | ep 39

What is a dirty soda—and why is everyone in Salem talking about it? In this episode of Hustle Northwest, we sit down with two of the four founders of Floso Dirty Soda, Brad Reynoso and Karlee Flores. They share the story behind one of Salem’s fastest-growing drink spots, what exactly goes into a dirty soda (spoiler: it’s not alcohol!), and how they turned a fun idea with friends into a full-blown business. From Brad’s background in construction and entrepreneurship to Karlee’s experience in branding, blogging, and working with national brands, this duo brings a killer mix of hustle and creativity to the table. Whether you’re a Floso regular or just soda-curious, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build something unique, fun, and community-focused. 🎧 Listen in and find out what makes Floso such a hit—and why your kids are already obsessed. #FlosoDirtySoda #HustleNorthwest #SalemOregon #SmallBusinessStory #DirtySodaExplained #EntrepreneurshipPNW